pdog44450
Well-Known Member
I am planning on making a "Blonde Ale" type beer tomorrow. I have all my grains and input them into BeerSmith 2 and have been fine-tuning the recipe today to get everything in check. The default mash temp was input at 150F while the recipe calls for a 154F mash, albeit I cut the recipe in half, I wouldn't anticipate that making a difference as it is scaled. At a 150F mash, it says the final product will have a 5.1% ABV, while at a 154F mash it will be only 4.7% ABV. Is there a reason there is such a difference or is it just BS's error? It isn't a HUGE difference but it is enough to make me wonder about it.